Nash had said he would waive his no-trade clause to go to Boston, but with reports that Columbus’ asking price was any combo of Krejci, Lucic, Tyler Seguin and Dougie Hamilton, the Bruins are simply walking away.

The Bruins could certainly use the offensive punch that either Nash or Ryan would give them, but by giving up Krejci and/or Lucic would mean they lose key parts of their core for one offensive force.